As you noticed, I made my router table fence with a T so it will be set parallel the the table edge and I said that it’s very important for me…

On this post you will see why it’s so important for me…

You can measure the distance with the same set-up using ruler but I prefer the caliper even though it requires some calculation.

The calculation is very simple…lets say that I want to meke a slot of 3/8” (with 3/8” bit) that will start 5/8” trom the fence. I just add the desired distance from the fence (5/8”) and the bit diameter (3/8”) =1”. I set the fence so the caliper shows 1” and go…If I want to enlarge the slot to 3/4”, I just add another 3/8” after the first pass…the caliper should show 1-3/8”, and go again…

It’s very easy to modify the caliper…takes some 5 min, some 3 pieces from the scrap box and a few drops of CA…(I have a step-by-step pics and will post separately).

TomYou are correct, I have some left overs but for the new router table (the one in the pics) I bought new panels.

I used them instead of plywood or MDF because they are tough (HDF), covered with Plastic laminate from both sides, very consistent in thickness, very flat and glue very good and fast with CA (super glue).

I use them also as “Runners” for the TS sled because they are very slippery (my runners are usually narrower that the miter slot width).

The runner (tongue) that you see on the pics above, is also a piece of 8mm (5/16”) Floor panel, I made the slot with 8mm bit and the floor panel fits like a glove.

Niki,I actually suspected that it was more than just “using up some scrap flooring.” The reasons you stated make good sense. I think it’s a great application for the material. I may have to get a few pieces of it for some projects, or I could just install a new floor and then maybe I’ll have some left over ;^D

If people walk on it for decades and it stands up to that kind of abuse, it should last for a long time as a router table or “runners” for the TS. It is pretty near “indestructible” material – and the “slipperiness” is a real benefit.I’ll bet spilled glue etc. comes off easily too.

Tom,I first “discovered” the Floor panels after I made the floor in my house.They are giving a guaranty for 15 years (10~25, depends on the quality) so, it must be good for my jigs.

I’m using it almost for anything that requires 5/16” plates and even as a router bases, Circular saw bases and Circular saw guide (they come in 50” or 100” long), and even TS sleds.

One small advise…When you drill a hole in the Floor Panel and counter-sink it, if you want to re-enforce the hole, spread some CA on the counter-sink and the hole itself and let it dry (actually, penetrate) for some 10 minutes…the hole becomes “Iron”...I did it on my router table for the router mounting holes…of course you can use this method to re-enforce holes in MDF, plywood or Melamine.

All kind of glues are coming off very easy except the CA (super glue) that is “welding” the Plastic laminate.

Niki,Thanks for the tip on the super glue. I’ve never heard of using it for that purpose. My problem with super glue is that the shelf life is poor. It seems like I have to buy some every time I have a need for it, because the last one I bought is now dried up.

TomTo extend the shelf life of CA, after using it, tap it lightly on the table (so the glue will go back to the tube and not remain in the nozzle), wipe the nozzle with a rag, close it ant store it vertically.

Long time ago, I was in the “Radio controlled Flying Models” hobby, the first “subject” that you learn in this hobby is “how to use CA”...The models are made of Balsa wood that is very soft (and light) and we used this “patent” to re-enforce holes and the threaded hole (i.e. the hole that the screw thread is going in), a drop of CA, turned the Balsa to be stronger than Oak.

I’m using this “patent” also to re-enforce the threaded hole of Jigs or anything that I have to screw/un-screw many times especially on Plywood MDF or Melamine (chipboard). After screwing the screw first time, I take it out, fill the hole with CA and let it dry for 15~20 minutes, the threaded hole will never loose it’s threads again